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Star Poppy shows the way at WightKarting

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 12, 2019

WightKarting at Westridge Centre, Ryde, awarded its first Star of the Week to Poppy, a 10 year old from Sidcup…

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New manager revealed for East Cowes Vic football club

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 11, 2019

East Cowes Victoria football Club have appointed Richie Woodburn to be their new first team manager. The club received many…

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No Brexit Party Candidate for the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 11, 2019

Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage has today announced that they will not be fielding candidates in Conservative held seats, following…

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Murder mystery at Millbrooke House

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Sight for Wight has hosted its first murder mystery event. ‘Murder at Millbrooke House’ was the theme and 33 super…

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Air Ambulance takes to skies 9,000 times

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) recently flew its 9,000th mission. Their CEO, Alex Lochrane, said: “While I…

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Awards for going beyond the call of duty

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Police Superintendent Sarah Jackson has praised officers, staff and partners for their work to help people on the Isle of…

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Students’ dream trip to Big Apple

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Lucky senior students from Theatretrain Isle of Wight had the trip of a lifetime, travelling to New York with other…

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Island war memorials given Grade II status

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, 12 war memorials on the Isle of Wight have been listed at Grade II by the…

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Springfield staff to run for Macmillan

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Six members of staff at Springfield Nursing Home in Shanklin are preparing to run a 30-mile sponsored relay run around…

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Advice from Island Roads as winter begins to set in

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Landowners are being reminded of two Island Roads campaigns that aim to keep the road network safe during the coming…

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High profile gardener at Riverside Centre

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Gardeners are in for a rare treat next Wednesday (Nov 13) with the chance to listen to an award-winning garden…

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Shanklin couple on way to Albert Hall Remembrance

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Alec Penstone, aged 94 and his wife Gladys, who is 93, have something special to look forward to this weekend…

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Islander’s photo to star on National Trust’s handbook

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

A tranquil sunset photograph of the weathered pier over the saltmarsh at Newtown National Nature Reserve will be sent out…

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Library drop-in for budding authors

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Have you got a book in you? Have you ever dreamed of being a published author? Do you want to…

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Flu vaccines can save lives

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

It is not just the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness; it also the season of coughs and colds and…

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Free cinema tickets for school children

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

The annual Into Film festival has begun, a national scheme to encourage children to watch, enjoy and even make their…

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